Resourcefulness


 * //Definitions://**
 * the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation
 * able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.


 * In terms of the environment: practicing good habits and conservation of our resources

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“[|There's nothing more dangerous than a **resourceful** idiot.]” Scott Adams

In this quote you really have to understand the definition of resourcefulness it is to be able to adapt and deal with difficult situations in a skillful manner. Now a resourceful idiot is someone that has the ability to deal with a difficult situation in a skill ful manner but the skillful manner is one of a dumb idea. Someone that is idiotic and knows how to deal with situations in a new way that is also idiotic. So really all i can say about this quote is don't be an idiot and don't try to be resourceful if your an idiot.

Never trouble another for what you can do yourself.[|Thomas Jefferson] This quote by Thomas Jefferson brilliantly states that never ask for help on a task that you can accomplish through your own resourcefulness. Also, it implies that we should use our resourcefulness to solve all problems by ourselves.

- This quote depicts the natural tendency of humans to doubt themselves. Blaine makes the point that if you think you can, you will, and ultimately you have more to offer than you think. Blaine focuses upon using what you have (resources) because if you use what you already have, you can do much more than you ever thought possible. ·  “ [|Anybody who has any doubt about the ingenuity or the **resourcefulness** of a plumber never got a bill from one] ”-George Meany o  This quote is referring to the resourcefulness of plumbers. They find ways to use more parts than necessary in order to charge for more money.
 * "You can always find a capable helping hand at the end of your own sleeve." - Zig Ziglar
 * The main message in this quote is that a person can always help themselves or solve problems by themselves. Some people are unaware of what they can do, so they lean on others to be resourceful. However it doesn't take a genious to make a smart decision or handle and deal with a problem. The quote is attempting to guide unconfident people and advise them to search for their own helping hand before they ask for the hand of another.
 * "We are all capable of infinately more than we believe. We are stronger and more resourcefil than we know, and we can endure much more than we think we can." - David Blaine

"Never trouble another for what you can do yourself" > ~ David McCullough    This quote shows how resourceful libraries can be, but it also signifies that before asking for help from others, one must use their own resources first.
 * This quote represents resourcefulness because instead of wasting different things and being lazy and having others do your work, you can be resourceful and get what you need done, rather than have someone do it for you.
 * “I could not do what I do without the kindness, consideration, resourcefulness and work of librarians, particularly in public libraries.       “


 * “[|Our enemies are innovative and **resourceful**, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.]” -George W. Bush
 * In this quote, Bush is stating that in order for one to achieve and progress, they must be resourceful and innovative. Not only are those who do not have good intentions at heart utilizing resourcefulness, but so are those who are genuine and want to see success and prosperity. Resourcefulness is a universal virtue which helps nations to learn and enliven their minds to create opportunities for change.